National Landlords Association

2.15pm      Registration and networking session.  Coffee and tea will be available with access to organisational and trade stands for information

3pm           Welcome and introductions – Simon Beasley, Housing Needs and Improvements Manager, Gravesham Borough Council

3.10pm      Tax Tips for Landlords – Glen Thomas, Day, Smith & Hunter accountants

3.50pm      Housing Benefit and Information for Landlords – Richard Burrows, the Valuation Office Agency

4.10pm      Housing Needs/Homeless update – Rav Kensrey, GBC Housing Needs Team

4.20pm      Housing Benefit update from Gravesham – Mike Bytheway and Jackie Baker, GBC

4.30pm      Latest news for Landlords – Landlord Associations update, including; Heat Seekers – Dipna Pattni, Private Housing Team, GBC, Empty Properties – Simon Doherty, Assistant Project Surveyor, Planning & Regeneration, GBC

5.00pm      Questions and close

All interested parties are very welcome and we would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance at this forum by emailing private.housing@gravesham.gov.uk or by clicking on the booking form.doc